Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
Band 4
Email address
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+84 24 3772 6688About
Provided by Tilleke & Gibbins
The Tilleke & Gibbins Corporate/Commercial group advises on all aspects of starting and operating a business in Vietnam.
We regularly assist foreign clients in establishing representative offices or subsidiaries. We advise on corporate structure, local legal requirements, and preparation and filing of application dossiers, provide representation during discussions and negotiations with government agencies and prospective JV partners, and conduct related due diligence. We also assist with economic and feasibility studies, advise on real estate and land issues, and assist with other formalities necessary to obtain an investment certificate. Additionally, we provide assistance related to post-licensing requirements (e.g., tax and labor registrations and filings) and/or sub-licenses necessary to operate the business.
We help clients structure and implement strategic transactions that accelerate vertical or horizontal integration and industry consolidation, serving both international clients wishing to acquire operations in Asia by way of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other vehicles for equity investment, and international clients who wish to divest their companies or assets in Vietnam.
In addition, in a crowded legal market with many firms purporting to provide comprehensive services to business clients, we have taken further steps to differentiate ourselves by carving out strong niches in select areas such as labor, franchising, life sciences, and data privacy.
Chambers Review
Tilleke & Gibbins' accomplished group of corporate lawyers assists international clients with investments in Vietnam through M&A, joint ventures and corporate formation. The firm provides extensive expertise in corporate and regulatory matters pertaining to the life sciences sector. The team also advises on a range of M&A-related labour matters, as well as in relation to franchising in Vietnam. The department is often engaged on the Vietnam elements of global M&A deals.
Work Highlights
- Tilleke & Gibbins advised Merck Sharp & Dohme Animal Health on the Vietnamese law aspects of its acquisition of Elanco’s aquaculture business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We got swift responses. The team were very service-oriented."
"Tilleke & Gibbins has many offices in South-East Asia; thus, it has local knowledge that is very valuable to us."
"They give well thought through answers whenever we ask them more complex questions. They always give us detailed and sound advice which allows us to continue to push the boundaries."
"We got swift responses. The team were very service-oriented."
"Tilleke & Gibbins has many offices in South-East Asia; thus, it has local knowledge that is very valuable to us."
"They give well thought through answers whenever we ask them more complex questions. They always give us detailed and sound advice which allows us to continue to push the boundaries."
Notable Practitioners
Kien Trung Trinh is a partner who regularly assists companies with acquisitions, restructuring and business licence matters, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.
Chuyen Hong Huu Le is a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins' Ho Chi Minh City office. She regularly advises clients on company incorporation, as well as licensing matters in the pharmaceutical sector.
"She is very helpful, professional and does not hesitate to compromise with a client if it can be managed under her capacity and authority."
"Chuyen keeps us updated on regulatory movements. She looks for practical solutions and does not simply take a by-the-book, conservative approach."